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What is the exact meaning of the word "nemesis"?
I will be grateful if you can provide one or two sentences using this word !
7 Answers
- Jeff SLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
There are two common uses of the word.
a. A source of harm or ruin
When it comes to writing, bad spelling has always been my nemesis.
b. An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.
Superman may have been the Man of Steel, but Kryptonite was his nemesis.
- imrt70Lv 61 decade ago
Nemesis is that which is always one step ahead of you, in reaching your goal. Not always an enemy.
Noun, from the Greek goddess of retribution and punishment.
A nemesis always prevails. The funny thing is, people that have a nemesis, KNOW it's their nemesis, and still can't overcome it, lol.
Every time I decide to diet, lasagna becomes my nemesis.
- JonnieLv 41 decade ago
Nemesis refers an opponent or enemy of sorts, and is a Greek goddess of retribution.
E.g.
Laziness is my nemesis.
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A janitor (British English caretaker) is a person who takes care of a building, such as a school, office building, or apartment block. Janitors are responsible primarily for cleaning, and often (though not always) some maintenance and security. as an assistant, you'd be, ummm, assisting the janitor follow in his daily duties.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
nem·e·sis -
something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.:
"The performance test proved to be my nemesis."