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 |
|---|---|
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| nurture | training |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |