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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heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
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