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
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
emulateto strive to equal or excel
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
pendingduring
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
auxiliaryoffering or providing help