GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
aspirantone who aspires
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
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bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
dieto pass from physical life : expire
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies