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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distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner