GRE Word List
PATHETIC
causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching
The meaning of the word pathetic is causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blithe | gay; joyous |
| bungle | mismanage; blunder; botch; blow; spoil by clumsy behavior |
| virtual | in essence; existing in essence though not in actual form; for practical purposes; Ex. virtual ruler/space |
| ragamuffin | dirty child in torn clothes; person wearing tattered clothes |
| mores | conventions; moral standards; moral customs |
| brazen | insolent; without shame; bold; Ex. brazen lie; V: face with bold self-assurance or with unshamed confidence |
| flirt | behave in a way that attracts (sexual) attention; deal triflingly with; N: one (or woman) given to flirting; ADJ. flirtatious |
| gape | open widely; open the mouth wide; stare wonderingly with the mouth open; CF. agape |
| remonstrate | protest; objection; V. remonstrate: say in protest |
| inequity | unfairness; ADJ. inequitable |