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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WordMeaning
phenomenaphenomenon
sleeperone that sleeps
lugubriousmournful
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
buffeta blow especially with the hand
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.