GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
vertexthe top of the head
encompassinclude
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
sleekslick
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration