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
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
retrenchcut down
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless