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 |
|---|---|
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |
| defalcate | deduct |
| platonic | of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| groom | bridegroom |