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
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
discretionindividual choice or judgment
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination