GRE Word List

PATHETIC

having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity

The meaning of the word pathetic is having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity.

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WordMeaning
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
conteststrive
avowto declare assuredly
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
snivelto run at the nose
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
solicitto make petition to : entreat
betrayto lead astray
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area