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 |
|---|---|
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
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| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| dulcet | sweet to the taste |
| seduce | to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty |
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| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
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