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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| succor | relief |
| wry | twist |