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
witherto become dry and sapless
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
evoketo call forth or up: such as
hinterlandsa region lying inland from a coast
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary