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 |
|---|---|
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| parquet | to furnish with a floor of parquet |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| fructify | to bear fruit |