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 |
|---|---|
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| pied | of two or more colors in blotches |
| pitfall | trap |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |