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 |
|---|---|
| propellant | capable of propelling |
| victuals | food usable by people |
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| blue | of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| finished | entirely done |
| maim | to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
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| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |