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
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
detonationthe action or process of detonating
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
abortiveprematurely born
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will