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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| circumvent | to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| unseemly | not seemly: such as |
| ensconce | shelter |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |