GRE Word List
HUMUS
substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil
The meaning of the word humus is substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amorous | moved by sexual love; loving; of sexual love; Ex. amorous advances |
| synthesis | combining parts or separate things into a whole; the whole so formed; PL. syntheses; V. synthesize |
| fruitful | producing results; profitable; prolific; producing in abundance |
| inebriated | habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety |
| commune | small (often rural) community whose members share work and income; V: exchange thoughts or feelings; Ex. commune with nature |
| cog | tooth projecting from a wheel |
| paradox | something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct |
| epoch | period of time |
| impale | pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear |
| canvass | determine or seek opinions, votes, etc.; go through (a region) to solicit votes or orders; conduct a survey; N. |
