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
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
pitfalltrap
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
representationalone that represents: such as
spoofdeceive
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example