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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metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
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ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
renderto melt down
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
sparseof few and scattered elements
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breadthdistance from side to side : width