GRE Word List
SCION
detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant
The meaning of the word scion is detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pusillanimous | cowardly; lacking courage; fainthearted |
| endearment | fond word or act; expression of affection |
| penology | study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation |
| physiognomy | face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features |
| skulk | move furtively and secretly; Ex. He skulked through the less fashionable sections of the city. |
| jurisdiction | right and power to apply the law; authority |
| venue | location; place (of a crime, trial, gathering, etc.); CF. come |
| putrescent | becoming putrid; putrefying |
| coterie | group that meets socially; select circle; close group of people with shared interests |
| violate | break (a law); defile; desecrate; assault sexually; Ex. violate graves |
