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 |
|---|---|
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |