pathosfrom the root 'path' (feeling/suffering): a quality that evokes pity or sadness; an appeal to emotionThe novel is filled with pathos, drawing readers into the protagonist's suffering.NoteThe novel is filled with pathos, drawing readers into the protagonist's suffering.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching GRE Verbal — Essential Vocabulary grammar and vocabulary.Start learning GRE Verbal — Essential Vocabulary now