GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
throespang
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
ligneousof or resembling wood
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
meniala person doing menial work