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
savorthe taste or smell of something
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
concentrichaving a common center
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy