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
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions