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 |
|---|---|
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |