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 |
|---|---|
| stoic | a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c. |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| herbivorous | feeding on plants |