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
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
giddydizzy
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree