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 |
|---|---|
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |
| rightful | just |
| mogul | an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| jabber | to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| prohibitive | tending to prohibit or restrain |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |