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
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
fineryornament
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees: