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

WordMeaning
galaxymilky way galaxy
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
igniteto set afire
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
tyrannyoppressive power