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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captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
clamornoisy shouting