GRE Word List

DISCOMPOSE

to destroy the composure of

The meaning of the word discompose is to destroy the composure of.

Random words

WordMeaning
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
moleculethe smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
snipa small piece that is snipped off