GRE Word List

MORES

the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group

The meaning of the word mores is the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group.

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WordMeaning
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
sparseof few and scattered elements
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
swillwash