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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extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
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offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
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