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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nostalgia | a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| eventual | contingent |
| optometrist | a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |