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
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
pento shut in or as if in a pen
raimentclothing
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
incrustationa crust or hard coating
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice