GRE Word List
GERONTOLOGY
the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
The meaning of the word gerontology is the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics.
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| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |