GRE Word List
SCINTILLA
spark
The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| archaeology | the scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities |
| aspersion | a false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation |
| humdrum | monotonous |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |