GRE Word List

WINNOW

to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air

The meaning of the word winnow is to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air.

Random words

WordMeaning
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
randoma haphazard course
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
meteto give out by measure : dole out
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element