Which of the following words is wrongly spelled?
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Which of the following words is wrongly spelled?
- A.
Sophisticated
- B.
Buereucracy
- C.
Nostalgia
- D.
Demeanor
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Correct answer: B
Answer: The wrongly spelled word as written is Buereucracy. The correct spelling is Bureaucracy.
Explanation: The letters in the given form are out of order. Remember it as “bureau” (office) + “-cracy” (rule).
Sophisticated — spelled correctly. Meaning: having refined knowledge, taste, or understanding.
Buereucracy (incorrect) — correct form: Bureaucracy. Meaning: an administrative system run by non-elected officials; often associated with complex rules and procedures.
Nostalgia — spelled correctly. Meaning: a sentimental longing for the past.
Demeanor — spelled correctly in American English (British: demeanour). Meaning: outward conduct or behavior.
Example sentence with the correct word: The new regulations added layers to the bureaucracy, slowing decision-making.
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