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 |
|---|---|
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| decipher | decode |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| finished | entirely done |