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 |
|---|---|
| religious | relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |