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 |
|---|---|
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| pacifist | an adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes |
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| bauble | trinket |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |