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

WordMeaning
dissentto withhold assent or approval
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism