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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| denizen | inhabitant |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| exempt | free or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| macabre | having death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death |