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
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
trickleto issue or fall in drops
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality