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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hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy