GRE Word List

SCION

descendant

The meaning of the word scion is descendant.

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addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
underhandin a clandestine manner
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms