GRE Word List

SCION

descendant

The meaning of the word scion is descendant.

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WordMeaning
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
gerontocracyrule by elders
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn