GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
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opuswork
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
supersedeto cause to be set aside