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 |
|---|---|
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
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| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
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| fructify | to bear fruit |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
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