GRE Word List
NEMESIS
the Greek goddess of retributive justice
The meaning of the word nemesis is the Greek goddess of retributive justice.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| censor | a person who supervises conduct and morals: such as |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| filing | an act or instance of using a file |
| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |