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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obligatorybinding in law or conscience
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
palliddeficient in color : wan
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
rivuleta small stream