GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

Random words

WordMeaning
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
receptiveable or inclined to receive
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
nutritiousnourishing