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
carriondead and putrefying flesh
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely