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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WordMeaning
supersedeto cause to be set aside
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
sluggarda habitually lazy person
abnegationdenial
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
delusivelikely to delude
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it