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 |
|---|---|
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| culmination | the action of culminating |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| prosperous | auspicious |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |