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 |
|---|---|
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |