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.

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WordMeaning
pendantsomething suspended: such as
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
requiema mass for the dead
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
natationthe action or art of swimming
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
raimentclothing
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation