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
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
deferput off
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory