GRE Word List
CENTURION
an officer commanding a Roman century
The meaning of the word centurion is an officer commanding a Roman century.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| scowl | to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
| herbivorous | feeding on plants |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |