GRE Word List
SCINTILLA
spark
The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| blush | outward appearance : view |
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| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
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