GRE Word List

NEMESIS

the Greek goddess of retributive justice

The meaning of the word nemesis is the Greek goddess of retributive justice.

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WordMeaning
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
founderone that founds or establishes
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
psychea princess loved by Cupid
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part