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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| stickler | one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something |