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
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains