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.

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WordMeaning
finishedentirely done
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
attentivemindful