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
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
reaperone that reaps
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
serebeing dried and withered
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
appendattach
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection