GRE Word List
GERONTOCRACY
rule by elders
The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| platonic | of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |