noun an official count and statistical survey of a population, usu. conducted at periodic intervals.In the United States, a national census is taken every ten years.The demographic information we have is based…
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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…