GRE Word List
INCUBUS
an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
The meaning of the word incubus is an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |
| denouement | the final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| clot | a portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum) |
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| bauble | trinket |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |