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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ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
shama trick that deludes : hoax
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
dissentto withhold assent or approval
cremateto subject to cremation
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
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