From the following words, identify the ones which are incorrectly spelled:
(A) Etiquettee
(B) Assassination
(C) Irreproachable
(D) Inquesitor
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) and (D) only
(A) Etiquettee — Incorrectly spelt (etiquette). Etiquette means the accepted rules of polite behaviour.
Example: Arriving on time is a part of good office etiquette.
(B) Assassination — Correctly spelt. Assassination means the murder of an important person, usually for political reasons.
Example: The assassination of the leader shocked the nation.
(C) Irreproachable — Correctly spelt. Irreproachable means so good that no one can find fault with it.
Example: The judge's conduct was irreproachable.
(D) Inquesitor — Incorrectly spelt (inquisitor). An inquisitor is a person who questions someone closely and harshly.
Example: The inquisitor questioned the witness for hours.