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
savanta person of learning
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
lanknot well filled out : slender