GRE Word List

SCION

descendant

The meaning of the word scion is descendant.

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WordMeaning
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile