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
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
loutto bow in respect
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
emetican agent that induces vomiting
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient