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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
| stalwart | marked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit |
| ignoble | characterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| raspy | harsh |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| regicide | a person who kills a king |
| steep | lofty |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |