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 |
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| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| pandemonium | a wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people) |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| apostate | one who commits apostasy |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |