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
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
depredationto lay waste : plunder
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
sleeperone that sleeps
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
plightto put or give in pledge : engage