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
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
abateto decrease in force or intensity