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 |
|---|---|
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| perceptive | responsive to sensory stimuli : discerning |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| erotic | of, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| maroon | a dark red |