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
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
resignrelegate
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease