GRE Word List
GERONTOCRACY
rule by elders
The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| fundamental | serving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| duress | forcible restraint or restriction |