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 |
|---|---|
| pall | to lose strength or effectiveness |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
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| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| sere | being dried and withered |
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| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| dowse | to plunge into water |