GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
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attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination