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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| secular | of or relating to the worldly or temporal |
| brawny | muscular |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |