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.
Random words
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|---|---|
| eclipse | the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another |
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| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
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| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |