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 |
|---|---|
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| antler | one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |