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 |
|---|---|
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| prologue | the preface or introduction to a literary work |
| thermal | of, relating to, or caused by heat |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |