GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
portlydignified
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge