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
founderone that founds or establishes
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
promptto move to action : incite
significanthaving meaning