GRE Word List
HUMUS
a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
The meaning of the word humus is a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dour | stern |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| tremulous | characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors |
| sphinx-like | enigmatic; mysterious |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| brim | an upper or outer margin : verge |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |