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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superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
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dulltedious
amendto put right
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
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verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
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adjointo add or attach by joining