GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
endorseto write on the back of
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner