Most Commonly Misspelled Words

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Most Commonly Misspelled Words - Quiz

Write the correct spelling of the word. 20 spelling words in 5 minutes.


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  • 1. 

    Acomodate

    Explanation
    The correct spelling is "accommodate". The word "accommodate" means to provide lodging or to make adjustments to suit someone's needs.

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  • 2. 

    Achieve

  • 3. 

    Amature

    Explanation
    The correct spelling of the word is "amateur," not "amature." "Amateur" refers to a person who engages in a particular activity, such as sports or arts, for enjoyment rather than as a profession. It is a commonly misspelled word, often confused with "amature," which is an incorrect spelling.

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  • 4. 

    Argument

  • 5. 

    Batalion

  • 6. 

    Believe

  • 7. 

    Benefited

  • 8. 

    Changeable

  • 9. 

    Commision

  • 10. 

    Comitee

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "committee" because it is the correct spelling of the word. "Comitee" is a misspelling of the word, so it cannot be the correct answer.

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  • 11. 

    Concieveable

  • 12. 

    Consiensce

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "conscience." The word "conscience" refers to an inner sense of right and wrong, and it is often associated with a person's moral or ethical judgment. It is the part of our mind that tells us whether our actions are morally acceptable or not.

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  • 13. 

    Consienscious

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "conscientious". This is the correct spelling of the word, which means to be diligent, careful, and responsible in one's actions and work. Being conscientious involves being thorough and paying attention to detail.

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  • 14. 

    Consious

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "conscious." Conscious refers to being aware, awake, or having knowledge of one's surroundings or actions. It is the correct spelling of the word, while "consious" is incorrect.

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  • 15. 

    Eigth

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "eight, eighth." "Eight" is the numerical form of the number 8, while "eighth" is the ordinal form, indicating the position of something in a sequence.

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  • 16. 

    Embaras

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "embarrass." The word "embaras" appears to be a misspelling of "embarrass." The correct spelling of the word is "embarrass," which means to cause someone to feel self-conscious, awkward, or ashamed.

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  • 17. 

    Eminent

  • 18. 

    Excelence

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "excellence" because it is the correct spelling of the word. The misspelling "excelence" is incorrect and does not match the standard spelling.

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  • 19. 

    Exhilirate

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "exhilarate." The word "exhilarate" means to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated. It is used to describe a feeling of excitement or thrill. In this context, "exhilarate" is the correct spelling of the word, as "exhilirate" is not a recognized word in the English language.

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  • 20. 

    Fasinate

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "fascinate" because it is the correct spelling of the word. "Fasinate" is a misspelling and does not exist in the English language. Therefore, "fascinate" is the only valid option.

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  • 21. 

    Fierey

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "fiery." This is because "fiery" is the correct spelling of the word, which means having a strong or intense emotion or being characterized by fire or flames.

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  • 22. 

    Foriegn

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "foreign". The word "foriegn" is misspelled, and the correct spelling is "foreign".

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  • 23. 

    Forty

  • 24. 

    Gague

  • 25. 

    Grandeure

  • 26. 

    Greatfull

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "grateful" because "greatfull" is a misspelling of the word "grateful". The correct spelling of the word means feeling or showing appreciation, thankfulness, or a sense of being pleased or relieved.

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  • 27. 

    Griveous

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "grievous." The word "grievous" is an adjective that means causing great sorrow or distress. It is often used to describe something that is serious, severe, or tragic.

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  • 28. 

    Harass

    Explanation
    The word "harass" is repeated twice in the question. It seems like there was an error in the formatting or typing of the question. The word "harass" means to subject someone to aggressive pressure or intimidation, usually repeatedly over a period of time.

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  • 29. 

    Heigth

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "height". It appears that there is a typo in the word "heigth", and the correct spelling should be "height".

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  • 30. 

    Hinderance

    Explanation
    "Hindrance" is the correct spelling of the word. It refers to something that causes delay or obstruction, acting as an obstacle or barrier. It is commonly used to describe something that hampers progress or makes a task more difficult.

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  • 31. 

    Humourous

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "humorous". The word "humorous" is the correct spelling of the adjective that means funny or amusing. It is used to describe something that causes laughter or amusement. The spelling "humourous" is incorrect.

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  • 32. 

    Hipocricy

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "hypocrisy". Hypocrisy refers to the act of pretending to have beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not actually possess. It involves saying one thing but doing another, or claiming to hold certain values while behaving in a contradictory manner. In this case, "hipocricy" is a misspelling of "hypocrisy".

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  • 33. 

    Hipocrite

  • 34. 

    Immediate

    Explanation
    The word "immediate" is repeated twice in the question. It is likely that the question is asking for a word that means "instant" or "occurring right away." Therefore, the correct answer is "immediate."

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  • 35. 

    Indespensible

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "indispensable" or "indispensible". Both spellings are acceptable and refer to something that is absolutely necessary or essential.

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  • 36. 

    Iresistable

  • 37. 

    Leasure

    Explanation
    The word "leisure" is the correct spelling for the given word. "Leisure" refers to the time when one is free from work or other responsibilities and can engage in activities that bring enjoyment or relaxation.

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  • 38. 

    Lisence

  • 39. 

    Manouver

    Explanation
    The correct spelling of the word is "maneuver." The word refers to a planned movement or action, often used in the context of military tactics or skillful maneuvering in various situations.

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  • 40. 

    Millenium

    Explanation
    The word "millennium" is spelled incorrectly as "millenium". The correct spelling is "millennium", which refers to a period of one thousand years.

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  • 41. 

    Mischivous

    Explanation
    The correct spelling of the word is "mischievous." The word means causing or tending to cause trouble in a playful or mildly malicious way.

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  • 42. 

    Ocassion

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "occasion." The word "ocassion" is misspelled, and the correct spelling is "occasion."

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  • 43. 

    Occassionaly

  • 44. 

    Ocurrennce

  • 45. 

    Parrallell

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "parallel" because it is the correct spelling of the word. "Parrallell" is a misspelling, and "parallel" is the correct way to spell the word that means two lines that are always the same distance apart and never intersect.

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  • 46. 

    Pastime

  • 47. 

    Persevereance

    Explanation
    Perseverance is the correct answer because it is the correct spelling of the word "perseverance" which means the act of persisting or continuing to do something despite difficulties or obstacles. The word is repeated twice in the question, which may indicate the importance of perseverance.

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  • 48. 

    Picknicking

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "picnicking" because it is the correct spelling of the word. "Picknicking" is a misspelling.

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  • 49. 

    Preceedense

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "precedence". Precedence refers to the condition of being considered more important or having priority over something else. It is often used to determine the order in which tasks or actions should be carried out. In this case, "preceedense" is likely a misspelling or typo of "precedence".

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  • 50. 

    Preferrable

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "preferable." "Preferable" is the correct spelling of the word, which means more desirable or more suitable. It is used to indicate a preference for one option over another.

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