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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| urchin | hedgehog |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
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| deify | to make a god of |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
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| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
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