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Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are Starting new quizzes based on the some difficult words from Editorials, which is important for IBPS PO/CLERK/LIC AAO/RRB & SSC CGL EXAM and other competitive exams.

  1. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) flameboyant
    2) immutable
    3) despondency
    4) importunate
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation: flameboyant is incorrect spelling.
    flamboyant – (of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.

  2. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) meteorite
    2) constarnation
    3) contraception
    4) mercenary
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation: constarnation is incorrect spelling.
    consternation – a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

  3. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) smattering
    2) recelcitrant
    3) enervate
    4) exasperate
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 2)
    Explanation:recelcitrant is incorrect spelling.
    recalcitrant – having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.

  4. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) tirade
    2) seamy
    3) beguile
    4) beguile
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 5)
    Explanation: All are correct.

  5. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) harengue
    2) beguile
    3) espionage
    4) exasperate
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 1)
    Explanation:harengue is incorrect spelling.
    harangue – a lengthy and aggressive speech.

  6. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) rampage
    2) smattering
    3) espionege
    4) astound
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation:espionege is incorrect spelling.
    espionage – the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.

  7. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) solace
    2) assail
    3) lecarate
    4) suffrage
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: lecarate is incorrect spelling.
    lacerate – tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin).

  8. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) remap
    2) hallowed
    3) vaccinate
    4) bestiel
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 4)
    Explanation: bestiel is incorrect spelling.
    bestial – of or like an animal or animals.

  9. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) berserk
    2) redound
    3) berate
    4) pittance
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 5)
    Explanation: All are correct.

  10. Which of the following spelling incorrect in the given context ?
    1) wrangle
    2) elongate
    3) gimick
    4) strive
    5) All are correct
    Answer – 3)
    Explanation: gimick is incorrect spelling.
    gimmick – a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade.