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 |
|---|---|
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| brink | edge |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| transcendental | transcendent |