Which of the following words is spelt correctly?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Dichotomy
| Option | Correct spelling | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Dichotomy (answer) | ✓ | a sharp division or contrast between two things that are opposite or very different. Example: In many Indian towns there is a clear dichotomy between the crowded old bazaar and the shiny new malls. |
| (2) Sacrosant | Sacrosanct | too important or holy to be changed or questioned. Example: For Dadi, the Sunday lunch with the whole family is sacrosanct, and nobody is allowed to skip it. |
| (3) Peremptery | Peremptory | expecting to be obeyed at once, often in a rude way. Example: The new hostel warden gave a peremptory order to switch off all lights by ten, without any explanation. |
| (4) Comiserate | Commiserate | to show sympathy to someone who is sad or has had bad luck. Example: After the semi-final loss, Rohit’s friends came over to commiserate with him over chai and samosas. |