GRE Word List

SCION

descendant

The meaning of the word scion is descendant.

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deploreto feel or express grief for
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
couriermessenger
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
prowessdistinguished bravery