GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
cullto select from a group : choose
upshotthe final result : outcome
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embitterto excite bitter feelings in
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
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atypicalnot typical : irregular
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