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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stiltedpompous
reeksmoke
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism