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 |
|---|---|
| converge | to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| decollete | wearing a strapless or low-necked dress |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |