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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| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
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| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
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| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
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| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |