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 |
|---|---|
| converge | to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
| flagrant | conspicuously offensive |