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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| mode | an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| extricate | to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |