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 |
|---|---|
| expiate | to make amends for |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| fugitive | running away or intending flight |
| missile | capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object |
| coin | corner |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |