GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
victualsfood usable by people
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful