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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charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
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antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
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agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time