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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| Word | Meaning |
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| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| gusto | an individual or special taste |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| proscenium | the stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |