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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requiema mass for the dead
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
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uprightperpendicular
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internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler