GRE Word List

DECOMPOSITION

to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds

The meaning of the word decomposition is to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds.

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WordMeaning
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
ferventvery hot : glowing
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
connivancethe act of conniving
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
remunerativeserving to remunerate