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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provenanceorigin
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
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remittancea sum of money remitted
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