GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

Random words

WordMeaning
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
tricksterone who tricks: such as
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
extantcurrently or actually existing
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found