noun · Medium SAT word

    Incumbent

    current holder of an office; the official who holds an office

    Incumbent in a sentence

    The incumbent president won the election again.

    Synonyms for incumbent

    • holder
    • occupant
    • official

    Antonyms for incumbent

    Practice incumbent on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like incumbent appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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