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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
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| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
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