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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| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| protuberance | something that is protuberant |
| wanton | merciless |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| prattle | prate |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |