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 |
|---|---|
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| quench | put out |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| bog | wet spongy ground |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |