GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
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putrefyto make putrid
congruentcongruous
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executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs