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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| trample | tramp |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| inebriate | one who is drunk |
| pundit | pandit |
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |