Which of the following words is wrongly spelled?
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Which of the following words is wrongly spelled?
- A.
Callous
- B.
Prepostorous
- C.
Surreal
- D.
Convenience
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Correct answer: B
Answer: The wrongly spelled word is Prepostorous; the correct spelling is preposterous.
Correct spelling and meaning: preposterous — absurd or contrary to reason.
Example: The charges against her were preposterous.
Meanings of the other given words:
Callous — correctly spelled; showing an insensitive or cruel disregard for others.
Surreal — correctly spelled; describing something strange, dreamlike, or unbelievable.
Convenience — correctly spelled; something that saves trouble or makes tasks easier.
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