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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distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
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freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
daintysomething delicious to the taste
depravitya corrupt act or practice
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism