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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| plasticity | the quality or state of being plastic |
| provenance | origin |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
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| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| overwhelm | upset |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |