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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despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
donto put on (an article of clothing)
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
chalicea drinking cup : goblet