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
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
grategrating
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person