GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
schemea plan or program of action
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
genuflectto bend the knee
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain