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
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog