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 |
|---|---|
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| amity | friendship |
| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |