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 |
|---|---|
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| concordat | compact |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| novice | a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community |
| clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| acute | characterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset |