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 |
|---|---|
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| bereavement | the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| purse | a small bag for money |