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
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
componenta constituent part : ingredient
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute