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 |
|---|---|
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| torque | a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion |
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |