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
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
polyglotone who is polyglot
whittlea large knife
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
flightyswift
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
immunenot susceptible or responsive