This is the 15240th most frequent Russian word.
пороков
The word "пороков" is the genitive plural form of "порок," which means "vices" or "flaws" in English.
In this sentence, "пороками" means flaws or moral weaknesses, highlighting traits that may be ethically undesirable.
Борьба с пороками человеческого характера требует усилий.
Struggling against human character flaws requires effort.
Here, "пороков" is used to signify vices or societal defects, referring to collective moral shortcomings.
Рассказ был о мире, свободном от пороков.
The story was about a world free from vices.
In this context, "пороки" refers to technical flaws or imperfections in a system or mechanism.