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
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
pendingduring
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
compartmenta separate division or section