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
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
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putativecommonly accepted or supposed
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner