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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| determinate | having defined limits |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| foppish | foolish |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| deranged | mentally unsound : crazy |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| poise | balance |