GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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enhanceheighten
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
condolegrieve
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder