GRE Word List
SCINTILLA
trace; minute amount; shred; least bit; Ex. There is not a scintilla of truth; CF. spark
The meaning of the word scintilla is trace; minute amount; shred; least bit; Ex. There is not a scintilla of truth; CF. spark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shift | change position or place; exchange (one thing) for another; change in direction or position; Ex. shift the stolen goods; N. group of workers which takes turns with other groups; working period of such a group |
| extricate | free from an entanglement or difficulty; disentangle |
| expeditious | done with speed; quick; N. expedition |
| earthly | of this earth; terrestrial; worldly; not divine; possible; Ex. no earthly reason |
| cordon | extended line of men or fortifications to prevent access or egress; (Ÿî±úżĄŒ °Ü”ć¶û čŰÀž·Î °ÉÄĄŽÂ) ÀćœÄ žźș»; V. |
| enliven | make lively or spirited; animate |
| paean | song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory |
| ravine | narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon |
| metropolis | large city |
| nonsense | speech or writing with no meaning; foolish behavior or language; Ex. make (a) nonsense of: spoil; cause to fail |
