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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WordMeaning
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
ventto provide with a vent
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
dissensiondisagreement
prowessdistinguished bravery
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp