GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
slaughterthe act of killing
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others