Word Of The Day - Nemesis

1. By extension, a “nemesis” is an avenger. One's nemesis is that which will bring on one's destruction or downfall.

2. A source of harm or ruin: Uncritical trust is my nemesis.
3. Retributive justice in its execution or outcome: To follow the proposed course of action is to invite nemesis.
4. An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome.
5. One that inflicts retribution or vengeance.
6. Greek Mythology The goddess of retributive justice or vengeance.

7. something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc.: The performance test proved to be my nemesis.

8. an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.

9. (initial capital letter) Classical Mythology. the goddess of divine retribution.

10. an agent or act of retribution or punishment.