GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
savoryhaving savor: such as
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
enraptureto fill with delight
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
funerealof or relating to a funeral
modean arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval