Spelling Correction — Set 10
Questions 91–100 of 100
Identify the correctly spelled word:
Correct Answer: A. Acquiesce
The correct spelling is 'acquiesce' — a-c-q-u-i-e-s-c-e. It means to accept something reluctantly. The 'cqu' beginning (like 'acquire', 'acquaint') is characteristic. The word ends in '-esce'. This is a premium spelling word testing knowledge of Latin-origin vocabulary. Remember: ac-qui-esce.
Which is correctly spelled?
Correct Answer: A. Chrysanthemum
The correct spelling is 'chrysanthemum' — c-h-r-y-s-a-n-t-h-e-m-u-m. This is the name of a flower and comes from Greek 'chrysos' (gold) + 'anthemon' (flower). The 'chr' beginning and the 'th' in the middle make it challenging. This is a classic hard-spelling word. Remember: chrys-anthe-mum.
Select the correctly spelled word:
Correct Answer: C. Idiosyncrasy
The correct spelling is 'idiosyncrasy' — i-d-i-o-s-y-n-c-r-a-s-y. It refers to a peculiar individual habit or characteristic. The '-crasy' ending (not '-cracy') comes from Greek 'synkrasia'. The 'y' in the middle makes it tricky. Remember: idio-syn-crasy with '-asy' at the end.
Which is correctly spelled?
Correct Answer: A. Miscellaneous
The correct spelling is 'miscellaneous' — m-i-s-c-e-l-l-a-n-e-o-u-s. It means consisting of many different kinds. The double 'l' and the ending '-aneous' (not '-ious') are the tricky parts. This word appears frequently in SSC vocabulary sections. Remember: mis-cell-ane-ous.
Identify the correctly spelled word:
Correct Answer: A. Diarrhea
The correct spelling is 'diarrhoea' (British) or 'diarrhea' (American). The American form 'diarrhea' has double 'r' and ends in '-ea'. This comes from Greek 'diarrhoia'. The double 'r' is the critical spelling feature. For SSC exams, 'diarrhea' (American) or 'diarrhoea' (British) both can be tested.
Which is correctly spelled?
Correct Answer: A. Paraphernalia
The correct spelling is 'paraphernalia' — p-a-r-a-p-h-e-r-n-a-l-i-a. It refers to miscellaneous articles or equipment. The word comes from Greek 'parapherna'. The 'ph' spelling (not 'f') and the ending '-alia' are key. Remember: para-pher-nalia — one 'l', not two.
Select the correctly spelled word:
Correct Answer: D. Plagiarise (British) / Plagiarize (American)
Both 'plagiarise' (British) and 'plagiarize' (American) are correct — p-l-a-g-i-a-r-i-s-e / i-z-e. The word means to copy someone's work and present it as your own. The root is 'plagiary' from Latin 'plagiarius'. The middle part 'giari' is what makes this tricky. Remember: plag-iar-ise/ize.
Which is correctly spelled?
Correct Answer: C. Mnemonic
The correct spelling is 'mnemonic' — m-n-e-m-o-n-i-c. The initial 'mn' is silent; only the 'n' is pronounced. The word refers to a memory aid or technique. It comes from Greek 'mnemonikos' (of memory). This is one of the hardest English spelling words because of its silent initial 'm'. Remember: mne-mon-ic.
Identify the correctly spelled word:
Correct Answer: A. Soliloquy
The correct spelling is 'soliloquy' — s-o-l-i-l-o-q-u-y. It refers to a dramatic speech where a character speaks thoughts aloud alone on stage. The word ends in '-quy' (not '-ky' or '-qui'). It comes from Latin 'soliloquium'. This is a literary and premium spelling term. Remember: soli-loq-uy.
Which is the correctly spelled word for an extreme fear of heights?
Correct Answer: B. Acrophobia
The correct spelling is 'acrophobia' — a-c-r-o-p-h-o-b-i-a. It comes from Greek 'akron' (peak/summit) + 'phobia' (fear). The 'ph' spelling (not 'f') is essential, as in all Greek-origin phobia words. The ending is '-ia', not '-ea'. Remember: acro-phob-ia — the 'ph' sounds like 'f' but is spelled with 'ph'.