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.

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WordMeaning
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
schemea plan or program of action
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other