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
hivea container for housing honeybees
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
conventionagreement
flushto fly away suddenly
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
dowseto plunge into water
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously