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
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
aspirantone who aspires