GRE Word List
GERONTOCRACY
rule by elders
The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amass | to collect for oneself : accumulate |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| inequity | injustice |
| meter | systematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |