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 |
|---|---|
| inimitable | not capable of being imitated : matchless |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| myriad | ten thousand |