GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
commemorateto call to remembrance
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light