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

WordMeaning
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
trenchantkeen
predecessorone that precedes
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
dieto pass from physical life : expire
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness