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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| prattle | prate |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
| outskirts | a part remote from the center : border |