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.

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WordMeaning
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
validhaving legal efficacy or force
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
solicitorone that solicits
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly