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 |
|---|---|
| dire | exciting horror |
| headlong | headfirst |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| pacifist | an adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| residual | remainder |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |