GRE Word List
GERONTOCRACY
government ruled by old people
The meaning of the word gerontocracy is government ruled by old people.
Random words
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| mollify | soothe an angry person |
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| couple | join; unite; OP. uncouple |
| cite | quote; commend; Ex. cited for bravery in an official record |
| deride | ridicule; treat with contempt; make fun of; OP. respect |
| vile | despicable; unpleasant; disgusting; Ex. vile slander |
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