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
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
sanguinarybloodthirsty
sparenot being used
ciliatedpossessing cilia
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious