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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |