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
blushoutward appearance : view
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
uniquebeing the only one : sole
censurea judgment involving condemnation
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as