GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
lanknot well filled out : slender
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
privyprivate
ravenousrapacious
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent