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
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
incontinentnot continent: such as
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue