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 |
|---|---|
| maroon | a dark red |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| sidetrack | siding |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| improvise | to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously |
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |