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
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly