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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bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
primaloriginal
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
notableworthy of note : remarkable
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
blemishto spoil by a flaw