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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| dotage | a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| refulgent | a radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| render | to melt down |