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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suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
ravenousrapacious
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concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
appriseto give notice to : tell
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
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uninhibitedfree from inhibition
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of