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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |