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
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
nurturetraining
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
balma balsamic (see balsamic
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire