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
apprehendarrest
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
mishapan unfortunate accident
predecessorone that precedes
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant