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 |
|---|---|
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| pandemic | occurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| growl | rumble |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |