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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amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
respitea period of temporary delay
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band