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
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation