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 |
|---|---|
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| tenet | a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| slew | a large number |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |