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 |
|---|---|
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| significant | having meaning |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |