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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provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
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compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
healthyenjoying good health
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