GRE Word List
FUNCTIONARY
official (who performs a particular function)
The meaning of the word functionary is official (who performs a particular function).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palimpsest | parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased |
| calculated | deliberately planned; likely |
| dexterous | skillful; skill in using hands or mind; N. dexterity |
| humor | indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor |
| defiance | refusal to yield; resistance; V. defy; ADJ. defiant |
| requisite | necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary |
| venison | meat of a deer; CF. cow: beef; CF. pig: pork, ham, bacon; CF. calf: veal; CF. sheep: mutton; CF. lamb: lamb |
| ethnic | relating to races |
| humble | of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others |
| impotent | weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power |