GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
residualremainder
reprimanda severe or formal reproof