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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
| tribunal | a court or forum of justice |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| pulmonary | of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs |