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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| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
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| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| commune | talk over |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |