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 |
|---|---|
| tenancy | a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| machinations | an act of machinating |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| fussy | easily upset : irritable |
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| incarnate | invested with bodily and especially human nature and form |