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 |
|---|---|
| amend | to put right |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| unceremonious | not ceremonious : informal |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |