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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battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
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amphibianan amphibious organism
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
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precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner