incumbent

INCUM + BENT = OFFICIALS are BENT on(determined) to bring an INCUM home, as it is NECESSARY to survive

incumbent -> read the word from back side as: determination(bent) to come(cum) in(in) office at time.

Those people who are bent to bring incum(income) work in office

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cumbent rhymes with resident...think of a resident INside the office

incumbent rhymes with recumbent (lying down/resting). So, think of someone resting INside the office

in incumbent.see incum our income comes from office.