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
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
firebranda piece of burning wood
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
chivalrousvaliant