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 |
|---|---|
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |