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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| rustle | to make or cause a rustle |
| hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| calculated | apt |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |