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 |
|---|---|
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
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| inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated |
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| subaltern | particular with reference to a related universal proposition |
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