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
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
endorseto write on the back of
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
apiaristbeekeeper