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
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death