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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| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
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| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
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