GRE Word List
GERONTOCRACY
rule by elders
The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.
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|---|---|
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
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| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
| sloth | disinclination to action or labor : indolence |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
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