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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heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously