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 |
|---|---|
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| paradigm | example |
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| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| clapper | one that claps: such as |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |
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| retaliate | to return like for like |