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 |
|---|---|
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| alchemy | a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| limn | to draw or paint on a surface |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |