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
reparteea quick and witty reply
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
propulsivetending or having power to propel
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil