GRE Word List
SCINTILLA
spark
The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| cohere | to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| submerge | to put under water |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
| alleviate | relieve |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |