GRE Word List
CENTURION
an officer commanding a Roman century
The meaning of the word centurion is an officer commanding a Roman century.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |