GRE Word List

SCION

descendant

The meaning of the word scion is descendant.

Random words

WordMeaning
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus