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
demolitionthe act of demolishing
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
strewto spread by scattering
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division