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
applicationan act of applying:
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
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
buffeta blow especially with the hand