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 |
|---|---|
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| indite | make up |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| guise | a form or style of dress : costume |