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 |
|---|---|
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |