GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
skiffany of various small boats
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
culminationthe action of culminating
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person