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 |
|---|---|
| niggle | trifle |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| pulchritude | physical comeliness |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| sublimate | sublime |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |