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
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
accessiblecapable of being reached
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
sleeperone that sleeps
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice