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 |
|---|---|
| peerless | matchless |
| bookish | of or relating to books |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| obelisk | an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |