Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: To officially declare someone a saint or to recognize something as important or sacred.

Example: The church decided to canonize the beloved leader after his death.

Definition: Officially recognized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church or made part of an official list.

Example: The church canonized the monk after his death, recognizing his life of virtue and service.

Definition: To officially declare someone a saint in the Christian church.

Example: After many years of investigation, the church canonized the beloved leader, recognizing his contributions to the community.

Definition: Having a pleasant or melodious sound.

Example: The canorous song of the birds filled the morning air.

Definition: The quality of being musical or melodious, often referring to sounds that are pleasant to hear.

Example: The canorousness of the choir filled the church with beautiful music.

Definition: Having corners or sides; not smooth or rounded.

Example: The cant shape of the roof allows rainwater to flow off easily.

Definition: To lean or tilt to one side, or to speak in a tone that sounds whining or insincere.

Example: The old ship began to cant as the waves grew stronger.

Definition: A type of language that is insincere or hypocritical, often used to show false piety or moral superiority.

Example: The politician's speech was filled with cant, making it hard to trust his true intentions.

Definition: To change the direction suddenly or to tilt something at an angle.

Example: He had to cant the picture frame to make it fit better on the wall.

Definition: Someone who is difficult to deal with, often irritable or bad-tempered.

Example: My cantankerous neighbor always complains about the noise.

Definition: In a way that is difficult to deal with or irritable, often showing a bad temper.

Example: He cantankerously refused to cooperate with the team.

Definition: A bitter crystalline substance that causes blisters on the skin and is found in certain beetles.

Example: Cantharidin is used in some medical treatments to remove warts.

Definition: The point where the upper and lower eyelids meet at the corner of the eye.

Example: The doctor examined the canthus for any signs of infection.

Definition: To extend outward in a way that is supported at one end, similar to how a cantilever structure works.

Example: The balcony cantilevers over the garden, providing a beautiful view.

Definition: A structure, like a beam, that is supported at one end and extends out to carry weight or load at the other end.

Example: The architect designed a cantilever to support the balcony without any columns underneath.

Definition: To build or support something in a way that extends out from a fixed point without additional support underneath.

Example: The architect decided to cantilever the balcony to create a dramatic effect.