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
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
perditioneternal damnation