GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
monotonytedious sameness
capacitylegal competency (see competence
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
vendettablood feud
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere