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
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
purportedreputed
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
misogamya hatred of marriage
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation