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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| shack | hut |
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| manumit | to release from slavery |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |