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.

Random words

WordMeaning
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
armadaa fleet of warships
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
plummetto fall perpendicularly
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs