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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hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
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inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
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expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
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