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
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
porouspossessing or full of pores
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
culminationthe action of culminating