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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vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
smudgeto make a smudge on