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 |
|---|---|
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| pediatrician | a specialist in pediatrics |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| license | permission to act |
| missive | a written communication : letter |