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 |
|---|---|
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |
| nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| mulct | fine |