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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
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| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
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