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

WordMeaning
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
diluteattenuate
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
depravitya corrupt act or practice
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity