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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
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| mausoleum | a large tomb |
| sentinel | sentry |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
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