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 |
|---|---|
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |