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
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
swathea band used in swathing
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
proletariana member of the proletariat
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
compriseto be made up of
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable