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 |
|---|---|
| defalcate | deduct |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| collected | gathered together |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| ravenous | rapacious |