GRE Word List
GERONTOCRACY
government ruled by old people
The meaning of the word gerontocracy is government ruled by old people.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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artery | blood-vessel; CF. vein |
mollify | soothe an angry person |
rebus | representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. ``R U 18'' is a rebus for ``Are you 18''. |
couple | join; unite; OP. uncouple |
cite | quote; commend; Ex. cited for bravery in an official record |
deride | ridicule; treat with contempt; make fun of; OP. respect |
vile | despicable; unpleasant; disgusting; Ex. vile slander |
brackish | somewhat saline |
sneak | move, give, or take in a quiet, stealthy way; N: one who sneaks; ADJ. sneaky |
erode | eat away; wear away gradually by abrasion; Ex. The sea erodes the rocks. |