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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| raiment | clothing |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| flora | a treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| disport | sport |