GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking