GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
clipencompass
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease