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
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
perditioneternal damnation
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)