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 |
|---|---|
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |