GRE Word List

BUREAUCRACY

a body of nonelected government officials

The meaning of the word bureaucracy is a body of nonelected government officials.

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abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
implicationsomething implied: such as
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
contrivancea thing contrived
obesehaving excessive body fat
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
conscientiousmeticulous
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent