GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
ripto tear or split apart or open
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious