GRE Word List

SCION

descendant

The meaning of the word scion is descendant.

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expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
denotationan act or process of denoting
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
compartmenta separate division or section
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
smudgeto make a smudge on
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question