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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| panache | an ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet |
| vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |
| aria | air |
| nocturnal | of, relating to, or occurring in the night |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |