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
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
opulencewealth
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat