GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
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triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
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defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
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