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
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
skiffany of various small boats
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
writheto twist into coils or folds