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
niggletrifle
affirmationthe act of affirming
submissivesubmitting to others
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
limpto walk lamely
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
pontificalepiscopal attire