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 |
|---|---|
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| titillate | to excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
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| stickler | one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something |