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nem•e•sis
Pronunciation: (nem'u-sis), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -sesPronunciation: (-sēz"). [key]
1. something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.:
The performance test proved to be my nemesis.
2. an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.
3. (
cap.)
Class. Myth.the goddess of divine retribution.
4. an agent or act of retribution or punishment.
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