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 |
|---|---|
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |