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
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
sapthe fluid part of a plant
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
fraileasily led into evil
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy