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

WordMeaning
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
gustythe sensation of taste
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor