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
ravenousrapacious
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
impuissanceweakness
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
incontinentnot continent: such as
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
transcribeto make a written copy of
citadela fortress that commands (see command
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state