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
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
beelinea straight direct course
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
missivea written communication : letter
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely