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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maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
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friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters