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 |
|---|---|
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| brink | edge |
| vagrant | one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |