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
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
precipitousprecipitate
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
ancestryline of descent : lineage
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary