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
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching