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 |
|---|---|
| kleptomaniac | a person evidencing kleptomania |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| subliminal | inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| fussy | easily upset : irritable |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
| perverse | turned away from what is right or good : corrupt |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |