GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
repastsomething taken as food : meal
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring