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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| avalanche | a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| breed | to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |