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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reprisala retaliatory act
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
overthrowoverturn
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
vixena female fox