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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anchor | a device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom |
| universal | including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |