government workers; usually hired on the basis of competitive examinations
work done by one person or group that benefits another
an act of help or assistance
the act of public worship following prescribed rules
a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
employment in or work for another
a force that is a branch of the armed forces
not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
