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
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
rococorococo work or style
eventualcontingent
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
ponderousof very great weight