Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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