GRE Word List

CANTO

one of the major divisions of a long poem

The meaning of the word canto is one of the major divisions of a long poem.

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WordMeaning
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
reverberatereflect
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
velocityquickness of motion : speed
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness