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 |
|---|---|
| projectile | a body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| abnegation | denial |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |