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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accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
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sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
fienddevil
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
cohortscompanion
collateto compare critically
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