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Skim

/skˈɪm/
B2
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(verb) To pass lightly; to glide along in an even, smooth course; to glide along near the surface.

Skim through this pamphlet before you take the examination for our company.
I'll try giving the book "Reiko's Recommended" a quick skim read on the spot.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She decided to ____ through the long report to get the main points before the meeting.

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