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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comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
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amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
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abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
headfirstwith the head foremost
lanknot well filled out : slender