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
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
baubletrinket
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper