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
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
quizzicalcomically quaint
equityjustice according to natural law or right
paltryinferior
high-flownexceedingly or excessively high or favorable
prosperousauspicious
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)