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
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
groovea long narrow channel or depression
culminationthe action of culminating
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong