GRE Word List

SKIM

to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance

The meaning of the word skim is to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance.

Random words

WordMeaning
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
wrytwist
reaperone that reaps
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
collectedgathered together
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
addlerotten