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
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
clapperone that claps: such as
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk