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
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
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diluteattenuate
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
retortto pay or hurl back : return
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest