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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WordMeaning
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
detachedstanding by itself : separate
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
promptto move to action : incite
corrugatedhaving corrugations