2007-11-27 02:37:29 · 11 answers · asked by IAN F 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
nemasis is spelt wrong, hun. nem·e·sis (něm'ĭ-sĭs)
A source of harm or ruin: Uncritical trust is my nemesis.
Retributive justice in its execution or outcome: To follow the proposed course of action is to invite nemesis.
An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.
One that inflicts retribution or vengeance.
Nemesis Greek Mythology The goddess of retributive justice or vengeance.
2007-11-27 02:45:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nemesis, also called Rhamnousia/Rhamnusia ("the goddess of Rhamnous"), at her sanctuary at Rhamnous, north of Marathon, in Greek mythology was the spirit of divine retribution against those who succumb to hubris, vengeful fate personified as a remorseless goddess. The name Nemesis is related to the Greek word meaning "to give what is due". The Romans equated one aspect of Greek Nemesis, which might be interpreted as "indignation at unmerited advantage", as Invidia.
Nemesis is now used as a term used to describe one's worst enemy, normally someone or something that is the exact opposite of oneself but is also somehow similar.
2007-11-27 03:20:49 · answer #2 · answered by ullessis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a hypothetical red dwarf or brown dwarf star, orbiting the Sun at a distance of about 50,000 to 100,000 AU, somewhat beyond the Oort cloud. The existence of this star was postulated in an attempt to explain an inferred periodicity in the rate of biological extinction in the geological record
2007-11-27 02:49:01 · answer #3 · answered by fozz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nemesis is the Greek goddess of distruction.
2007-11-27 02:52:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means a little more than just an ordinary "enemy". Your nemesis is the enemy who seems specifically targetted against you and could eventually cause your downfall.
2007-11-27 02:49:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nemesis means an enemy who is going to gave you what you deserve..A dammed good thrashing
2007-11-27 02:47:14 · answer #6 · answered by RAH RAH 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
have you been watching Snatch too many times!?!
A righteous infliction of retribution manifested by an appropriate agent.
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2007-11-27 02:47:07 · answer #7 · answered by Mark C 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nemesis means enemy
2007-11-27 02:45:32 · answer #8 · answered by Shannon B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing NEMESIS however means enemy
2007-11-27 02:41:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nemEsis = foe, enemy, antagonist
2007-11-27 03:02:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋