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 |
|---|---|
| tremulous | characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| nourish | nurture |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |