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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impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
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deliriuman acute (see acute
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