GRE Word List
SCION
detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant
The meaning of the word scion is detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glossy | smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners |
| misdemeanor | minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing |
| equivocate | use equivocal language to deceive people; lie; mislead; attempt to conceal the truth; N. equivocation |
| seasoned | experienced |
| stamina | power of endurance; strength; staying power |
| exasperate | vex; annoy or make angry (by testing the patience) |
| stoic | stoical; impassive; unmoved by joy or grief; N. CF. stoicism |
| destitute | extremely poor; lacking means of subsistence; utterly lacking; devoid; Ex. destitute of any experience |
| manifest | evident; visible; obvious; V: show plainly |
| unrequited | not requited; not reciprocated; Ex. unrequited love |