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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attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
agapewide open : gaping
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
oculistophthalmologist
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
immaculatespotlessly clean
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)