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
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
dawdleto spend time idly
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
underhandin a clandestine manner