Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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This question was previously asked in

SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 26 Jul 2023 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The incorrect word is Bellweather.

Key Points

The correct spelling of the word is "bellwether," which refers to something that leads or indicates a trend. (अग्रदूत)
- For example: The company is considered a bellwether in the tech industry.
The misspelt "Bellweather" contains an 'a' that does not belong.
The correct spelling is 'bellwether' with an 'e'.

Therefore, the incorrectly spelled word in the given options is "Bellweather".

Additional Information

Correct spelling is crucial for clear communication and to avoid misunderstandings.
"Bellwether" is often misspelled because people may mistakenly associate it with "weather," which is a familiar word, while the correct spelling derives from an old Middle English word combining 'bell' and 'wether' (a castrated ram who leads the flock and often carries a bell). (अग्रदूत)
"Hinterland" refers to an area lying beyond what is visible or known. (अंतदेश)
- For example: The farmers live in the hinterland where the soil is fertile.
"Haughty" means arrogantly superior and disdainful. (घमंडी)
- For example: His haughty demeanor made him few friends.
"Drifter" means a person who is continually moving without fixed routes or goals. (फिरता)
- For example: The drifter traveled from town to town without a permanent home.
Learning the etymology of words can be helpful in remembering their correct spelling. A mnemonic device to remember "bellwether" could be: "The bellwether leads with a bell, not with the weather."