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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jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
omnipotentalmighty
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
compulsorymandatory
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
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