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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decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
debonairsuave
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
writsomething written : writing