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
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
upshotthe final result : outcome
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
effusionan act of effusing
clichea trite phrase or expression
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking