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
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
uproariousmarked by uproar
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
dissentto withhold assent or approval
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
chasethe hunting of wild animals