GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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anodyneserving to alleviate pain
resignrelegate
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
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dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
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varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect