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 |
|---|---|
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
| fervor | intensity of feeling or expression |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| paramount | superior to all others : supreme |