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
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
compulsivehaving power to compel
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
depleteto empty of a principal substance
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind