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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lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable