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
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
celerityrapidity of motion or action
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
succorrelief