Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of these words mean "curse" ?

  1. emesis

  2. nemesis

  3. emosis

  4. nemisis
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nemesis comes from Greek mythology where it represented divine retribution and vengeance. The word evolved to mean an agent of punishment or a curse, though its modern usage often refers to an unbeatable rival. Emesis refers to vomiting (medical term), making it a plausible but incorrect distractor.

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