GRE Word List

SCINTILLA

spark

The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.

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WordMeaning
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
durationcontinuance in time
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
expiateto make amends for
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
hovelan open shed or shelter
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
generalitythe quality or state of being general