GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring