GRE Word List

SIFT

to put through a sieve

The meaning of the word sift is to put through a sieve.

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WordMeaning
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
estimablecapable of being estimated
sleeperone that sleeps
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
warrantedsanction
tawnyof the color tawny