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 |
|---|---|
| brink | edge |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| miscellany | separate writings collected in one volume |
| effeminate | having feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |