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
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
leerysuspicious
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage