GRE Word List

SCINTILLATE

to emit sparks : spark

The meaning of the word scintillate is to emit sparks : spark.

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WordMeaning
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
recitala detailed account : enumeration
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
stratuma bed or layer artificially made
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous