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 |
|---|---|
| impuissance | weakness |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
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| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| junket | trip |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |