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.

Random words

WordMeaning
flirtto move erratically : flit
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
acuitykeenness of perception
clefta space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure
expatriatebanish
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it