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
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
mogulan Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
passiveacted upon by an external agency
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively