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
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
briman upper or outer margin : verge
statutoryof or relating to statutes
resignrelegate
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage