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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| congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
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| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| hackles | one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird |
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| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
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