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
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
agapewide open : gaping
kudospraise given for achievement
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking