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
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
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amalgama mixture of different elements
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
choicethe act of choosing : selection
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments