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.

Random words

WordMeaning
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling