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 |
|---|---|
| rue | to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |