Dissolution
hardNeutral tonedis-uh-LOO-shun
noun
Definition
the breaking up or dissolving of an assembly, bond, or organization
Memory hook
DISSOLUTION: like sugar DISSOLVING until the whole structure falls apart and is gone.
Word roots
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Examples
“The dissolution of the partnership left both founders bitter.”
“Parliament's dissolution triggered an immediate general election.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The ______ of the partnership left both founders bitter.”
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dissolution
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GRE Tip
Dissolution is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "disintegration" or "breakup" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "formation".
Related GRE Words
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protean
readily able to change form or character; versatile
rarefy
to make less dense or thinner; to refine or make more esoteric
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