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
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
throespang
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
climeclimate
drasticacting rapidly or violently