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
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
treadto step or walk on or over
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
evenhandedfair
smotherto kill by depriving of air
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance