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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endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep