The word 'CATALYST' is a one word substitution for :
(A) A person that damages other's life
(B) A catapult engineer
(C) A person with super powers
(D) A person or thing that causes something to happen or move forward
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (D) Only
A catalyst is, in chemistry, a substance that speeds up a reaction without itself changing. In general use it is a person or thing that causes something to happen or move forward.
Example: The new coach was the catalyst for the team's success.
(A) A person that damages other's life — Incorrect.
- A catalyst brings about change.
- It is not about harming anyone.
(B) A catapult engineer — Incorrect.
- A catapult is a device for throwing stones.
- The word only looks a little like catalyst.
(C) A person with super powers — Incorrect.
- Catalyst has nothing to do with special powers.
(D) A person or thing that causes something to happen or move forward — Correct.
- This is the meaning of catalyst.