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

WordMeaning
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
espousemarry
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
uniquebeing the only one : sole
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt