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
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
cremateto subject to cremation
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
lewdobscene
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing