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 |
|---|---|
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| nutrient | furnishing nourishment |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| plenitude | the quality or state of being full : completeness |
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |