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
overthrowoverturn
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
droopto hang or incline downward
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop