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 |
|---|---|
| edifice | building |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| relish | characteristic flavor |
| breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| spin | to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread |
| ceremonious | devoted to forms and ceremony |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| pious | marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship |
