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
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
titillateto excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste