GRE Word List

SCINTILLATE

to emit sparks : spark

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

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WordMeaning
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
imminentready to take place : happening soon
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
gradationa series forming successive stages
canarda false or unfounded report or story
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
succorrelief
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser