GRE Word List
COMPOST
a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
The meaning of the word compost is a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| dour | stern |
| abstruse | difficult to comprehend : recondite |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |
| disseminate | to spread abroad as though sowing seed |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |