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
lanknot well filled out : slender
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
daintysomething delicious to the taste
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
residualremainder
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
predisposeto dispose in advance
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
purportedreputed