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
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
notcha V-shaped indentation
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
scoretwenty
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)