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 |
|---|---|
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |