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
grottocave
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
prodigya highly talented child or youth
niggletrifle
antiquityancient times
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland