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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
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| irremediable | not remediable |
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