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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| purge | to clear of guilt |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |