Identify the misspelt word

English Comprehension ·Previously asked in SSC CGL 2025

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Question

Identify the misspelt word

  1. A. Vicereine
  2. B. Floccinaucinihilipilification
  3. C. Defenestrate
  4. D. Quintessance (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Quintessance

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Quintessance.

Key Points

  • 'Quintessance' is the misspelt option; the correct spelling is 'Quintessence' (the purest embodiment of something).
  • Vicereine, Floccinaucinihilipilification and Defenestrate are all spelt correctly.
  • For spot-the-misspelling items, anchor on the root — 'essence' inside quintessence — and reject the variant that mangles it.

Topics covered: Spelling