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
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
billowwave
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)