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
vieto strive for superiority : contend
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will