Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

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  1. Hinterland
  2. Haughty
  3. Drifter
  4. Bellweather

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Option 4 : Bellweather
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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."
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