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 |
|---|---|
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| pigment | a substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials |
| judiciary | a system of courts of law |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |