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 |
|---|---|
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| clip | encompass |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| opulence | wealth |
| confluence | a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point |