GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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copiousyielding something abundantly
exploitdeed
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
fervidvery hot : burning
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
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penetrateto pass into or through
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life