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.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| manifest | readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| exuberance | the quality or state of being exuberant |