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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bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
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inanimatenot animate:
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sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
rectifyto set right : remedy
concordatcompact