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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| genuflect | to bend the knee |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| infer | to derive as a conclusion from facts or premises |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |
| optional | involving an option : not compulsory |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |