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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| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
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| ration | a food allowance for one day |
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| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
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