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
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
paradigmexample
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound