incumbent

Day 73Level 2

in-KUHM-buhnt

officeholder

holder of an office; necessary as part of somebody's duties

Part of Speech: noun & adjective

Synonyms:

official

Example Sentence:

Incumbent council members are permitted to stand for re-election.

Related Words

harsh

uh-STRIN-junt

harsh or severe

parade

kav-uhl-KEYD

any procession

counterpart

KOM-pluh-ment

something that completes or improves

devotion to pleasure

HEE-dun-izm

devotion to pleasurable pursuits

volcanic

IG-nee-uhs

pertaining to fire ; volcanic

irregular

in-ter-MIT-nt

sporadic; irregular