GRE Word List
GERONTOCRACY
rule by elders
The meaning of the word gerontocracy is rule by elders.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| implode | to burst inward |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| soliloquy | the act of talking to oneself |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |