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.

Random words

WordMeaning
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
facultyability
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
guyman
recuperateto get back : regain
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage