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.

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WordMeaning
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
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accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
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civilof or relating to citizens
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia