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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glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
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impedimentsomething that impedes
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
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badinageplayful repartee : banter
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery