GRE Word List
GERONTOLOGY
study of the sociological phenomena associated with old age
The meaning of the word gerontology is study of the sociological phenomena associated with old age.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jabber | chatter rapidly or unintelligibly |
| insipid | lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character |
| intangible | not able to be perceived by touch; vague |
| foster | rear; bring up (for a certain period only); encourage; promote the development of (feelings or ideas); Ex. help foster friendly relations; ADJ: giving parental care although not related by blood; Ex. foster parents |
| institution | instituting; (building for the) organization; established custom, practice, or relationship in a society; mental hospital; Ex. institution of marriage |
| impugn | dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight |
| bastard | illegitimate child |
| pretend | feign; pretend to: claim to possess; make pretensions to; Ex. I don't pretend to much expertise; N. pretense |
| latitude | freedom from narrow limitations |
| inebriate | make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person |
