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
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
belaborto attack verbally
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes