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 |
|---|---|
| abortive | prematurely born |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| nomenclature | name |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| motley | variegated in color |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| implacable | not placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated |