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
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
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confideto have confidence : trust
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
abbreviateto make briefer
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid