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
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
dapperneat and trim in appearance
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish