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 |
|---|---|
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| intimate | marked by a warm friendship developing through long association |
| provincial | the superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order |
| gentility | the condition of belonging to the gentry |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| forte | one's strong point |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |