GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
anachronisman error in chronology
expoundto set forth : state
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited