GRE Word List

SCION

descendant

The meaning of the word scion is descendant.

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autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
adjurationa solemn oath
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
paradigmexample
negateto deny the existence or truth of