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
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
hallowedholy
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
brawnymuscular
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
derelictionan intentional abandonment
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech