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WOTD: catalyst
noun 1. a substance that produces or speeds up a chemical reaction without being affected itself.An enzyme is an organic catalyst. 2. an agent that causes an interaction between persons or forces…
WOTD: venom
noun 1. the poisonous fluid that certain snakes, insects, scorpions, and other animals produce and transmit to their prey by biting or stinging.This snake injects its prey with venom through its fangs….
WOTD: baron
noun 1. a member of the hereditary nobility. In Great Britain, a baron is a nobleman of the lowest rank; peer.His ancestor, the first baron, received the title for his loyalty and…
WOTD: wretched
adjective 1. miserable, unhappy, or unfortunate.He felt wretched after failing the exam the second time.When she realized the consequences, she felt wretched about what she’d done. 2. characterized by or causing misery…