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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| memoir | an official note or report : memorandum |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |
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| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |