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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foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
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inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
conceitfavorable opinion
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
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cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone