GRE Word List
NEMESIS
the Greek goddess of retributive justice
The meaning of the word nemesis is the Greek goddess of retributive justice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| multilingual | of, having, or expressed in several languages |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| trappings | outward signs |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| soar | to fly aloft or about |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |