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
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
spoofdeceive
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
bookishof or relating to books
compulsionan act of compelling
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely