GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
prosperousauspicious
rivuleta small stream
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
meddlesomegiven to meddling
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
igniteto set afire