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 |
|---|---|
| niggle | trifle |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |