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 |
|---|---|
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| acclaim | applaud |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| voluminous | having or marked by great volume or bulk : large |
| patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |
| agape | wide open : gaping |