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
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
cadeta younger brother or son
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
evoketo call forth or up: such as
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
spruceto make spruce
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief