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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WordMeaning
rococorococo work or style
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
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sleightdeceitful craftiness
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act