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 |
|---|---|
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| memorialize | to address or petition by a memorial |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| blush | outward appearance : view |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |