noun a sweetened, aromatic solution of alcohol and water used as a vehicle for medicines.The drug’s active ingredients are now combined with the elixir. See the full entry
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skim
transitive verb to remove (something) from the surface of a liquid, or to clear the surface of (a liquid) by removing fat or other floating matter.She skimmed fat from the soupHe skimmed…
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slacken
intransitive verb to decrease activity, strength, speed, intensity, or the like.As business slackened, management laid off workers. See the full entry
forgo
transtive verb to do without, refrain from, or give up.He will have to forgo his pleasurable pursuits until he’s passed his exams.I refuse to forgo my weekly poker game. See the full…