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 |
|---|---|
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| dispel | to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| gazette | newspaper |
| toll | a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| stentorian | extremely loud |