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
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark