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
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
significanthaving meaning
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome