GRE Word List

ETHOS

the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution

The meaning of the word ethos is the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution.

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immobilitynot moving : motionless
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
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physiologicalof or relating to physiology
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inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious