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 |
|---|---|
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| dart | a light spear |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |
| gnome | maxim |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| dally | to act playfully |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| laud | praise |