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
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity
distortto twist (see twist
dieto pass from physical life : expire
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
reverendworthy of reverence : revered