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.

Random words

WordMeaning
queruloushabitually complaining
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
tactfulhaving or showing tact
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
remissionthe act or process of remitting
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy