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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plumea feather of a bird: such as
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
debuta first appearance
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing