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 |
|---|---|
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| transmute | to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |