GRE Word List
SCION
descendant
The meaning of the word scion is descendant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| rampart | a protective barrier : bulwark |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |