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 |
|---|---|
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |