GRE Word List

DOTAGE

a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness

The meaning of the word dotage is a state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness.

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formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments