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 |
|---|---|
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| stout | strong of character: such as |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |