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
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
maroona dark red
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
fructifyto bear fruit
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
collateto compare critically