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.

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WordMeaning
incrustationa crust or hard coating
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
tatterto make ragged
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
laudpraise
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index