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
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as