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
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
branda charred piece of wood