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
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
missivea written communication : letter
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
fellskin
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.