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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| solstice | either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21 |
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| denizen | inhabitant |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| antipathy | a strong feeling of dislike |