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
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
foregoto go before : precede
rococorococo work or style
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
understateto represent as less than is the case
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised