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
pedestriancommonplace
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
tyrannyoppressive power
habituateto make used to something : accustom
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge