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
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
discomposeto destroy the composure of
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
connivancethe act of conniving
brawnymuscular
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge