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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corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
componenta constituent part : ingredient
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale