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
lewdobscene
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
sledgesledgehammer
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
pilfersteal
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat