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
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
savoryhaving savor: such as
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
ephemerallasting a very short time
desiccateto dry up
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk