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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WordMeaning
lucremonetary gain : profit
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted