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
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
shamblesa meat market
noisomenoxious
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter