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1. Wierd

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The correct answer is "weird." The word "weird" is the correct spelling of the adjective that means strange or unusual. The misspelling "wierd" is incorrect and does not exist in the English language. Therefore, the correct answer is "weird."

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Spelling And Word Usage Quizzes & Trivia

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

2. Reciept

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3. Eigth

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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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4. Technicque

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The given correct answer is "technique." This suggests that there was a spelling error in the word "technicque" and the correct spelling is "technique." A technique refers to a specific method or approach used to accomplish a task or achieve a goal.

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5. Heigth

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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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6. Parrallell

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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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7. Leasure

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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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8. Achieve

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9. Immediate

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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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10. Excelence

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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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11. Believe

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12. Commision

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13. Forty

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14. Comitee

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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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15. Transfering

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16. Seperate

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The correct answer is "separate" because it is the correct spelling of the word. "Seperate" is a common misspelling of the word, but the correct spelling has an "a" instead of an "e" in the second syllable.

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17. Argument

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18. Unneccessarry

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The word "unnecessary" is spelled correctly. It means something that is not needed or not required.

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19. Unanimous

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20. Consiensce

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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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21. Preceedense

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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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22. Gague

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23. Foriegn

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

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24. Receed

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The correct answer is "recede." The word "recede" means to move back or retreat, typically referring to something moving away from a previous position. This word is often used to describe the movement of water, such as when the tide recedes or when a floodwater recedes. It can also be used more generally to describe something moving further away or becoming less prominent.

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25. Questionaire

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26. Harass

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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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27. Tendensy

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The correct answer is "tendency." The word "tendensy" is a misspelling of "tendency." Tendency refers to a natural inclination or predisposition towards a particular behavior or action.

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28. Ocassion

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

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29. Hipocrite

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30. Grandeure

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31. Preferrable

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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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32. Humourous

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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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33. Changeable

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34. Iresistable

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35. Occassionaly

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36. Fierey

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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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37. Religous

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The correct answer is "religious." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity.

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38. Travelled

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Both "travelled" and "traveled" are past tense forms of the verb "travel." However, "traveled" is the correct spelling in American English, while "travelled" is the correct spelling in British English. Since the question does not specify a particular English dialect or context, it is safe to assume that "traveled" is the correct answer.

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39. Embaras

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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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40. Seveerly

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The correct answer is "severely". The word "severely" is the correct spelling of the word that means extremely or greatly. It is an adverb that is used to describe the intensity or extent of something negative or undesirable.

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41. Fasinate

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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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42. Acomodate

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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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43. Sieze

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The correct answer is "seize". The word "seize" means to take hold of something forcefully or to capture or apprehend someone. It is spelled with a "z" instead of an "s".

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44. Consious

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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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45. Greatfull

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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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46. Pronnounciation

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The word "pronunciation" is the correct spelling for the given word "pronnounciation". The correct answer is "pronunciation" because it follows the standard English spelling rules. The incorrect spelling "pronnounciation" likely resulted from a mistake in the placement of the letter "o" and the omission of the letter "u".

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47. Pastime

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48. Preferrance

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The correct answer is "preference". The word "preference" refers to a choice or liking for one thing over another. It is the correct spelling of the word, as "preferrance" is not a recognized word in the English language.

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49. Persevereance

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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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50. Mischivous

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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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51. Eminent

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52. Sacreligious

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The correct spelling is "sacrilegious." The word refers to actions or behavior that is disrespectful or irreverent towards something sacred or holy. It is commonly used to describe acts that violate religious beliefs or desecrate religious objects.

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53. Griveous

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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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54. Amature

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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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55. Ocurrennce

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56. Previledge

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The correct answer is "privilege." The word "previledge" is misspelled, and the correct spelling is "privilege."

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57. Rythm

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The correct answer is "rhythm." The word "rhythm" is spelled correctly and is a noun that refers to a regular, recurring pattern of movement or sound. It is commonly used in music to describe the beat or tempo of a piece.

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58. Benefited

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59. Hinderance

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"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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60. Millenium

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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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61. Picknicking

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

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62. Seargent

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The correct answer is "sergeant." The word "seargent" is misspelled, and the correct spelling is "sergeant." A sergeant is a rank in the military or police force, typically below a higher-ranking officer.

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63. Hipocricy

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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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64. Recieveing

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The correct answer is "receiving." This is the correct spelling of the word, which means to accept or take delivery of something.

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65. Lisence

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66. Batalion

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67. Simmillar

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The word "similar" is the correct answer because it is the correct spelling of the word that is similar in meaning to "simmillar." The misspelled word "simmillar" is likely a typographical error, and "similar" is the correct word that matches the given context.

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68. Predjudece

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The correct answer is "prejudice". Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes towards a person or a group, usually based on stereotypes or insufficient knowledge. It involves making judgments without considering individual differences or without any factual basis. In this case, "predjudece" seems to be a typographical error, as the correct spelling is "prejudice".

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69. Refferred

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The correct answer is "referred." The word "referred" is the correct spelling of the past tense of the verb "refer." It means to direct someone to a particular source or person for information, guidance, or assistance.

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70. Reccommennd

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The correct answer is "recommend." The word "reccommennd" is misspelled, and the correct spelling is "recommend."

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71. Concieveable

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72. Consienscious

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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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73. Indespensible

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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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74. Exhilirate

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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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75. Manouver

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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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Wierd
Reciept
Eigth
Technicque
Heigth
Parrallell
Leasure
Achieve
Immediate
Excelence
Believe
Commision
Forty
Comitee
Transfering
Seperate
Argument
Unneccessarry
Unanimous
Consiensce
Preceedense
Gague
Foriegn
Receed
Questionaire
Harass
Tendensy
Ocassion
Hipocrite
Grandeure
Preferrable
Humourous
Changeable
Iresistable
Occassionaly
Fierey
Religous
Travelled
Embaras
Seveerly
Fasinate
Acomodate
Sieze
Consious
Greatfull
Pronnounciation
Pastime
Preferrance
Persevereance
Mischivous
Eminent
Sacreligious
Griveous
Amature
Ocurrennce
Previledge
Rythm
Benefited
Hinderance
Millenium
Picknicking
Seargent
Hipocricy
Recieveing
Lisence
Batalion
Simmillar
Predjudece
Refferred
Reccommennd
Concieveable
Consienscious
Indespensible
Exhilirate
Manouver
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