GRE Word List
CENTURION
an officer commanding a Roman century
The meaning of the word centurion is an officer commanding a Roman century.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| curtail | to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part |
| cursive | running |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| foppish | foolish |