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.

Random words

WordMeaning
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
disingenuouslacking in candor
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
affluenceabundance of property : wealth