GRE Word List
SCINTILLATE
to emit sparks : spark
The meaning of the word scintillate is to emit sparks : spark.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
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| leonine | of, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |