-ary
person or thing belonging to
Usage
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functionary
A functionary is a minor official who works for a government or political party; they attend to administrative tasks that are small and trivial.
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luminary
A luminary is someone who is much admired in a particular profession because they are an accomplished expert in their field.
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emissary
An emissary is someone who acts as a representative from one government or leader to another.
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adversary
An adversary is a person who goes against you in some way, such as an opponent in a contest or a personal enemy in a conflict.
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mercenary
A mercenary person is one whose sole interest is in earning money.
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reliquary
A reliquary is a receptacle or container that displays sacred relics—and keeps them safe.
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commentary
A reporter gives commentary when they talk about an event as it is happening or give their opinion about a past event."
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boundary
the greatest possible degree of something
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infirmary
a health facility where patients receive treatment
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library
a room where books are kept
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mortuary
of or relating to or characteristic of death
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sanctuary
a consecrated place where sacred objects are kept
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