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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transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
verdantgreen in tint or color
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
wreakbring about