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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imbueendow
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
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redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
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weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness