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
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
militateto have weight or effect