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 |
|---|---|
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| flip | to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |