GRE Word List

SCION

descendant

The meaning of the word scion is descendant.

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WordMeaning
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
mutedbeing mute : silent
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading