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
secularof or relating to the worldly or temporal
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
apostateone who commits apostasy
penetrateto pass into or through
compressto press or squeeze together
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
direexciting horror
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor