GRE Word List
SCINTILLA
spark
The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| granulate | to form or crystallize into grains or granules |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |