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 |
|---|---|
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| interregnum | the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |