GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
purgeto clear of guilt
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite