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.

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WordMeaning
riftfissure
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
mimicryan instance of mimicking
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
disclaimto make a disclaimer
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord