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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vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
quenchput out
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
forebearsancestor
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
reeksmoke
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
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