Which word has a spelling mistake?

Question

Which word has a spelling mistake?

1. A. Convalescence
2. B. Conflagaration (Correct answer)
3. C. Obsequious
4. D. Reticent

Correct Answer

Option B — Conflagaration

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Conflagaration.

Key Points

• The word with the spelling mistake is 'Conflagaration' — the correct spelling is 'Conflagration' (a large, destructive fire).
• The misspelt version wrongly inserts an extra 'a' (confla-ga-ration).
• The other three are spelt correctly: 'Convalescence' (recovery after illness), 'Obsequious' (excessively obedient or fawning) and 'Reticent' (reserved, reluctant to speak).
• the correct form is con-fla-gra-tion, from the Latin conflagrare (to burn up).
• Spotting the error means comparing each option against the standard spelling, watching for extra or missing vowels.

Exam Tip

• these vocabulary items are high-value twice over — learn both the correct spelling and the meaning, since JKSSB and SSC test the same advanced words in synonym and error-spotting formats.