GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

Random words

WordMeaning
mediateoccupying a middle position
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
sanguinarybloodthirsty
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
effluviuman invisible emanation