GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
sciondescendant
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
elysianof or relating to Elysium
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reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
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