GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
velocityquickness of motion : speed
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
solicitto make petition to : entreat
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence