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 |
|---|---|
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| impediment | something that impedes |
| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| enmity | positive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |