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
impairto diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
garnerto gather into storage
compilationthe act or process of compiling
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
propulsivetending or having power to propel
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept