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
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
sleightdeceitful craftiness
kismetfate
writheto twist into coils or folds
nonsensewords or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas
stoutstrong of character: such as
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that