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
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
nubileof marriageable condition or age
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
oustto remove from or dispossess of property or position by legal action, by force, or by the compulsion of necessity
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
deprecateto express disapproval of