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 |
|---|---|
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| blanch | to take the color out of |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| bound | fastened by or as if by a band : confined |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| guy | man |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |