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
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
pantomimepantomimist
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
couriermessenger
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up