This wordlist is generally used by students preparing for GRE.
Short Definition : pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease
Short Definition : tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel
Short Definition : green crust on old bronze works or copper; tone slowly taken by varnished painting
Short Definition : local or provincial dialect
Short Definition : father and ruler of a family or tribe
Short Definition : noble; aristocratic; N: person of high rank; aristocrat; CF. member of the governing classes in ancient Rome; CF. plebian
Short Definition : property inherited from a father
Short Definition : support; act superior toward; treat in a condescending manner; be a customer of; N. patron: one that supports; regular customer; N. patronage; CF. boycott
Short Definition : scarcity; dearth
Short Definition : very poor person