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
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
gustythe sensation of taste
penetrateto pass into or through
puddingblood sausage