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
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
lopean easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
meandera winding path or course
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
cohortscompanion