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
haphappening
dulltedious
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
polyglotone who is polyglot
unfetterto free from fetters