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 |
|---|---|
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| tend | to exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce |
| apothegm | a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism |
| recast | to cast again |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| veritable | being in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary |
| quorum | a select group |