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
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
calorificcaloric
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done