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
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
apostateone who commits apostasy