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 |
|---|---|
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| vixen | a female fox |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| fluke | flatfish |