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 |
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| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| gorge | a narrow passage through land |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| taciturn | temperamentally disinclined to talk |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |