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
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
mysticmystical
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
plauditan act or round of applause