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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| grouse | any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds |
| hail | precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow |
| ignite | to set afire |
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| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| feint | something feigned |
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| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| rider | one that rides |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |