Select the correctly spelt word out of the four alternatives.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer: Treacherously
Explanation
• The correctly spelt word is Treacherously, which means in a deceitful, disloyal, or dangerously unstable manner.
• Root word: It derives from the noun treachery. To form the adjective, add the suffix -ous to get treacherous, and then add -ly to form the adverb treacherously.
• Common Error: Candidates often make errors by replacing the middle 'e' with 'o' or 'i' (e.g., treachorous or treachirous) or unnecessarily doubling the letter 'l' (-ll-).
Example: The mountain path became treacherously icy after the sunset.