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 |
|---|---|
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| callus | a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| inadvertently | unintentional |
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |