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
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
savoryhaving savor: such as
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
irksometending to irk : tedious
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication