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.

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rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
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arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
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monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge