GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
savoryhaving savor: such as
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
unbridledunrestrained
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
paucitysmallness of number : fewness