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
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
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cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
shavingthe act of one that shaves
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
plaitpleat
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
vergebrink
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
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