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 |
|---|---|
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| wont | accustomed |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |