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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methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
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frigidintensely cold
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
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patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
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headlongheadfirst
prepossessingcreating prejudice
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