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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misogamya hatred of marriage
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
drabslattern
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy