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 |
|---|---|
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| itinerant | traveling from place to place |
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| disgruntle | to make ill-humored or discontented |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| propitious | favorably disposed : benevolent |
| mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |