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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
| agglomeration | the action or process of collecting in a mass |
| commodious | comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| brink | edge |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |