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 |
|---|---|
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| imbue | endow |
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| poise | balance |
| traverse | to go or travel across or over |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |