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.
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| fervent | very hot : glowing |
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| sordid | marked by baseness or grossness : vile |
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| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |