adjective serving a purpose or able to serve the intended purpose.We have two televisions, but one is not functional.My mother was not functional for two weeks after her operation. See the full…
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timid
adjective not bold or confident with other people; shy.The timid child did not like to go to parties. See the full entry
stiffen
intransitive verb o make or become rigid, harder, or less flexible.The icing will stiffen if you put the cake in the refrigerator. See the full entry
prohibitive
adjective serving as a preventative.The cost of parking downtown has become prohibitive. See the full entry
