GRE Word List

INCUMBENT

the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice

The meaning of the word incumbent is the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice.

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WordMeaning
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
edificebuilding
emollientmaking soft or supple
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
symmetrybalanced proportions
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable