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 |
|---|---|
| welter | writhe |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| correlation | the state or relation of being correlated |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| chagrin | disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |