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 |
|---|---|
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| conclusive | of, relating to, or being a conclusion |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| fiend | devil |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |