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
sanguinarybloodthirsty
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
congenialpleasant
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
adjointo add or attach by joining
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
brookcreek
knottymarked by or full of knots