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
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
buffeta blow especially with the hand
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
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