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 |
|---|---|
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| pending | during |
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| callus | a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| compartment | a separate division or section |