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
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
detachedstanding by itself : separate
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution