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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lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
venuelocale
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread