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 |
|---|---|
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| taciturn | temperamentally disinclined to talk |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |