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
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly