GRE Word List

FUNCTIONARY

one who serves in a certain function

The meaning of the word functionary is one who serves in a certain function.

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WordMeaning
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
yena strong desire or propensity
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles