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
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
charlatanquack
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
brochurepamphlet
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse