GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
tyrannyoppressive power
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
penchanta strong and continued inclination
noveltysomething new or unusual
meddlesomegiven to meddling
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor