GRE Word List

PATHOS

an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion

The meaning of the word pathos is an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion.

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equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
potentateruler
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
thronga multitude of assembled persons
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck