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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WordMeaning
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ΒΉ/β‚‚β‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
filthfoul or putrid matter