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 |
|---|---|
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| febrile | marked or caused by fever : feverish |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| imperative | not to be avoided or evaded : necessary |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| significant | having meaning |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |