GRE Word List
SCINTILLA
spark
The meaning of the word scintilla is spark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| fancied | imagined or believed to be true or real |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |