GRE Word List

SCION

descendant

The meaning of the word scion is descendant.

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WordMeaning
nexusconnection
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
withholdto hold back from action : check
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson