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
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher