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
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that