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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repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
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vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
validhaving legal efficacy or force
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
cessiona yielding to another : concession