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 |
|---|---|
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| fractious | tending to be troublesome : unruly |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |
| thresh | to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| pedagogue | teacher |