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 |
|---|---|
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| demented | mad |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |