GRE Word List
CATALYST
a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
The meaning of the word catalyst is a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible.
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| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
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| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
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| misadventure | misfortune |