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
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
frivolousof little weight or importance
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
writsomething written : writing
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
opuswork
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat