GRE Word List
SCION
descendant
The meaning of the word scion is descendant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |