GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
duressforcible restraint or restriction
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards