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
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
tyrannyoppressive power
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
significanthaving meaning
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments