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
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
slapdashhaphazard
clapperone that claps: such as
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
understateto represent as less than is the case
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly