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 |
|---|---|
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| disburse | to pay out : expend especially from a fund |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| garner | to gather into storage |