GRE Word List
CANVASS
to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
The meaning of the word canvass is to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| schism | division |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| savant | a person of learning |
| inebriate | one who is drunk |
| censorious | marked by or given to censure (see censure |