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
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
guyman
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit