GRE Word List

CENTURION

an officer commanding a Roman century

The meaning of the word centurion is an officer commanding a Roman century.

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WordMeaning
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
mandatean authoritative command
crescendoa gradual increase