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
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
statutoryof or relating to statutes
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
inflateddistended with air or gas
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions