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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| Word | Meaning |
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| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| ossify | to change into bone |
| sheaf | a quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |
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| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
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