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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WordMeaning
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
interloperone that interlopes: such as
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm