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
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
besiegeto surround with armed forces
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
rationalhaving reason or understanding
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
retributionrecompense
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)