Which of the following words is wrongly spelled?

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Which of the following words is wrongly spelled?

  1. A.

    Sophisticated

  2. B.

    Buereucracy

  3. C.

    Nostalgia

  4. 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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