GRE Word List
PATHOS
tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel
The meaning of the word pathos is tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emaciated | thin and wasted (from hunger or illness) |
| camaraderie | good-fellowship; CF. comrade |
| caste | one of the hereditary classes in Hindu society; social stratification; prestige |
| brand | trademark; mark burned on the hide of an animal; mark burned into the flesh of criminals; mark of disgrace; V: mark with a brand; give a lasting bad name; stigmatize; Ex. The press branded him a liar. |
| entice | lure; persuade to do (something wrong); attract; tempt |
| incantation | singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant |
| ursine | bearlike; pertaining to a bear |
| killjoy | grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others |
| constituent | supporter; voter; member of a constituency; component |
| medley | mixture |
