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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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WordMeaning
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
agapewide open : gaping
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
cloistera monastic establishment
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid