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 |
|---|---|
| quench | put out |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| eventual | contingent |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| rescind | to take away : remove |
| marked | having an identifying mark |