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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| secular | of or relating to the worldly or temporal |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| compress | to press or squeeze together |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| dire | exciting horror |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |