GRE Word List
SCINTILLA
spark
The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| oblique | neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| maroon | a dark red |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |