GRE Word List

GERONTOCRACY

rule by elders

The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.

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WordMeaning
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
intersticea space that intervenes between things
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
nullifyto make null (see null
martineta strict disciplinarian
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
mischancebad luck