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 |
|---|---|
| vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| copious | yielding something abundantly |
| gaudy | ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
| din | a loud continued noise |