GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
ephemerallasting a very short time
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
nethersituated down or below : lower
deputizeto appoint as deputy
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed