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
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
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inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
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validateto make legally valid : ratify
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
savoryhaving savor: such as
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
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