GRE Word List
SCINTILLA
spark
The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| recidivism | a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior |
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
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| indemnify | to secure against hurt, loss, or damage |
| imprecation | curse |