GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
rusea wily subterfuge
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement