GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
constituenta member of a constituency
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
finishto come to an end : terminate
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
cuethe letter q
detachedstanding by itself : separate
occidentwest