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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guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
habituateto make used to something : accustom
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank