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 |
|---|---|
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| dilute | attenuate |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| influx | a coming in |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |