Nemesis \nem-UH-sis\ noun
1. A source of harm or ruin.2. Retributive justice in its execution or outcome.3. An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.Origin: In Greek
némesis literally 'a dealing out' verbid of
némein 'to dispense (justice)'. Also in Greek mythology, Nemesis was the goddess of retributive justice or vengeance.
Published on March 28, 2011 07:14