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

WordMeaning
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
licensepermission to act
encompassinclude
distantseparated in space : away
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
wastrelvagabond
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile