Spelling Correction — Set 10
Questions 91–100 of 100
Identify the correctly spelled word meaning 'one who collects and studies coins':
Correct Answer: A. Numismatist
'Numismatist' is correctly spelled as n-u-m-i-s-m-a-t-i-s-t. It refers to a person who collects and studies coins and currency. 'Numasmatist' changes 'i' to 'a', 'numismattist' doubles the 't', and 'numismetist' changes 'a' to 'e'. The word comes from Greek 'nomisma' meaning coin.
Which is correctly spelled for a word meaning 'representing universal unity or inclusiveness'?
Correct Answer: A. Ecumenical
'Ecumenical' is correctly spelled as e-c-u-m-e-n-i-c-a-l. It means relating to worldwide Christian unity or, broadly, universal and inclusive. 'Ecumenicle' changes the '-al' ending, 'eccumenical' doubles the 'c', and 'ecummenical' doubles the 'm'. The word comes from Greek 'oikoumene' meaning the inhabited world.
Select the correctly spelled word meaning 'impossible to satisfy':
Correct Answer: A. Insatiable
'Insatiable' is correctly spelled as i-n-s-a-t-i-a-b-l-e. The '-iable' suffix is the correct form here, not '-eable' or '-ible'. 'Insateable' uses '-eable', 'insatieable' inserts an extra vowel, and 'insatible' uses the wrong suffix '-ible'. The word comes from Latin 'insatiabilis'.
Which is correctly spelled for the word meaning 'difficult to understand or obscure'?
Correct Answer: A. Abstruse
'Abstruse' is correctly spelled as a-b-s-t-r-u-s-e. It means difficult to understand or hidden. 'Abstruce' changes the '-se' ending to '-ce', 'absrtuse' transposes the letters 'r' and 't', and 'abstroos' replaces 'u' with 'oo'. The word derives from Latin 'abstrusus' meaning concealed.
Identify the correctly spelled word meaning 'using many words where fewer would do':
Correct Answer: A. Circumlocutory
'Circumlocutory' is correctly spelled as c-i-r-c-u-m-l-o-c-u-t-o-r-y. The 'c' not 'k' in 'locutory' is the key distinction. 'Circumlokutory' uses 'k', 'circumlocuttory' doubles the 't', and 'circumlocutery' changes the suffix vowel. It derives from Latin 'circumlocutio' meaning roundabout speech.
Which is correctly spelled for the word meaning 'a person who tends to see the worst in situations'?
Correct Answer: A. Pessimist
'Pessimist' is correctly spelled as p-e-s-s-i-m-i-s-t. It has double 's' but single 'm'. 'Pessimmist' incorrectly doubles the 'm', 'pesimist' drops one 's', and 'pessimest' changes the final vowel. The word comes from Latin 'pessimus' meaning worst.
Select the correctly spelled word meaning 'to grow or develop vigorously and healthily':
Correct Answer: A. Flourish
'Flourish' is correctly spelled as f-l-o-u-r-i-s-h. The 'our' combination is the key element. 'Flouresh' changes the middle vowel, 'flourrish' doubles the 'r', and 'flurish' drops the 'o' from 'our'. This word commonly appears in essay and comprehension sections of competitive exams.
Which is correctly spelled for the word meaning 'to arrange for a later time'?
Correct Answer: A. Postpone
'Postpone' is correctly spelled as p-o-s-t-p-o-n-e. It means to arrange for something to happen at a later time. 'Postpoane' adds an extra vowel after 'tp', 'posptone' transposes letters after 'post', and 'postpane' changes the vowel. The compound 'post-' (after) + 'pone' (to place) explains the meaning.
Which is correctly spelled for the word meaning 'showing deep and solemn respect'?
Correct Answer: B. Reverent
'Reverent' is correctly spelled as r-e-v-e-r-e-n-t and means showing deep and solemn respect. Note that 'Reverend' is a title for clergy which has a different meaning. 'Reverrant' doubles the 'r' incorrectly, and 'reverand' changes the suffix vowel from 'e' to 'a'. The '-ent' ending forms the adjective meaning showing reverence.
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'.