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
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
savanta person of learning
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous