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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surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
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lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles