GRE Word List
GERONTOCRACY
rule by elders
The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.
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| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
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| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
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| armada | a fleet of warships |
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| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |