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 |
|---|---|
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| ramification | branch |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |
| impecunious | having very little or no money usually habitually : penniless |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| filch | to steal secretly or casually |
| fete | festival |
| egoism | a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action |
| wastrel | vagabond |