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
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
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
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
brinkedge
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
transcendentaltranscendent