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
pendantsomething suspended: such as
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
purgeto clear of guilt
redressto set right : remedy
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection