GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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gradationa series forming successive stages
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
knolla small round hill : mound