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 |
|---|---|
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| pallid | deficient in color : wan |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| rivulet | a small stream |