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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epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
canterone who uses cant: such as
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
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acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
communetalk over
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion