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
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
reprisala retaliatory act
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
evoketo call forth or up: such as
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity