GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
allureto entice by charm or attraction
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
tribunala court or forum of justice
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
fallibleliable to be erroneous
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language