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
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
pediatriciana specialist in pediatrics
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
caulkto stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
resignrelegate