GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
heedto pay attention
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
bolstera long pillow or cushion
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
circleta little circle
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice