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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| marred | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| overthrow | overturn |
| narcissist | an individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| mystic | mystical |