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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| vendetta | blood feud |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |