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
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
mishapan unfortunate accident
overthrowoverturn
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
mysticmystical