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
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
aloftat or to a great height
dawdleto spend time idly
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly