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
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
betokento typify beforehand : presage
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
wontaccustomed
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages